I'm not sure this fits, but here goes

I feel a little silly asking because I don’t really eat too much. What I do is order too much or cook too much and I know it before I do it. I am afraid of not having enough food for the meal I think. I do this over and over again. My wife seems to think it is because I went through a starvation period when I was younger. I am tempted to agree with her assessment. I was booted from the nest too early and for a couple of years I was in serious danger or losing my way. I recovered, but I was many pounds lighter. 20 years later, I find myself still ordering too much food or cooking more food then I need. Then I throw it out when I am done with the meal. I'm pretty good about stopping when I am full so that’s not an issue.

I would like to learn ways of getting myself to stop though. I am already aware that I do this and even tell myself that it’s too much food before I finish prepping the meal. I even go so far as to tell myself that I can order more or cook more if I need too. Still I can’t stop, lol. So what other methods can I try to curb my over ordering/cooking?

This isn't a binge-eating disorder obviously but I am familiar with your plight for my mother is the same. She always cooks too much food even though she knows it wont' be eaten. Her excuse is that when she was younger there was never enough food for everyone in her family and everyone had to grab food quickly in order to get a full stomach.


This isn't a bad thing though so don't be hard on yourself. I suggest that you try not to think about it too much and inform your wife that it is best that she just lets you cook whatever amount of food you wish.

Kevin.